The brightest educational event of April at Malta Crown — the 9th Youth Academic Conference “Steps of Knowledge”,
which will take place from April 20 to 26, 2026, at Malta Crown School with the participation of universities.
which will take place from April 20 to 26, 2026, at Malta Crown School with the participation of universities.
The theme of the conference is truly inspiring:
“Global Citizenship: Across Continents, Across Minds, Across Hearts”.
What awaits the participants?
Students will not only present theory — they will have the opportunity to create real intellectual products and solutions, apply their knowledge in practice, and see how science becomes more engaging and accessible through modern formats!
“Global Citizenship: Across Continents, Across Minds, Across Hearts”.
What awaits the participants?
- Classical academic sections — presentation of students’ own research results.
- Project laboratories — a space for bold experimentation with creative and interactive formats: storytelling, blogging, video production, quizzes, gamification, theatre, and art.
Students will not only present theory — they will have the opportunity to create real intellectual products and solutions, apply their knowledge in practice, and see how science becomes more engaging and accessible through modern formats!
At the Conference, representatives of three international universities will speak:
— And this fully reflects the theme of the event: “Global Citizenship: Across Continents, Across Minds, Across Hearts”!
These universities represent different educational models and standards.
However, all three institutions focus on working with real‑life cases and projects, teamwork, and the development of soft skills — practical knowledge that is critically important for intercultural interaction and solving global challenges.
During lectures, workshops, and project labs, conference participants will:
- Global Banking School Malta (GBS Malta) — UK / Malta;
- American University of Malta (AUM) — USA / Malta;
- Harbour.Space University — Spain.
— And this fully reflects the theme of the event: “Global Citizenship: Across Continents, Across Minds, Across Hearts”!
These universities represent different educational models and standards.
However, all three institutions focus on working with real‑life cases and projects, teamwork, and the development of soft skills — practical knowledge that is critically important for intercultural interaction and solving global challenges.
During lectures, workshops, and project labs, conference participants will:
- learn about the current requirements for students of leading universities;
- gain guidance for choosing their field of study and future career;
- understand how innovation, technology, and creativity help connect science, business, and industry in real life.
The “Global Citizenship” module offers Conference participants three project lab tracks: everyone can choose the one that suits them best and create their own creative intellectual product.
Track 1: “Technologies for Heritage” focuses on digital solutions for preserving cultural heritage.
Who is it for: students interested in IT, design, and gamification.
Track 2: “Creativity and Social Impact” focuses on media projects with a social message.
Who is it for: media enthusiasts, bloggers, scriptwriters, and videographers.
Track 3: “Theatre as a Cultural Bridge” emphasizes live art and intercultural dialogue.
Who is it for: theatre lovers, actors, directors, and anyone who enjoys live interaction and cross-cultural projects.
Each track combines creativity, technology, and social relevance, allowing participants to express themselves in a modern and in-demand format.
Track 1: “Technologies for Heritage” focuses on digital solutions for preserving cultural heritage.
Who is it for: students interested in IT, design, and gamification.
Track 2: “Creativity and Social Impact” focuses on media projects with a social message.
Who is it for: media enthusiasts, bloggers, scriptwriters, and videographers.
Track 3: “Theatre as a Cultural Bridge” emphasizes live art and intercultural dialogue.
Who is it for: theatre lovers, actors, directors, and anyone who enjoys live interaction and cross-cultural projects.
Each track combines creativity, technology, and social relevance, allowing participants to express themselves in a modern and in-demand format.